This Signal 7 provides an update on recent developments concerning the ongoing First Aid Training dispute, the engagement of consultants to observe work practices at COMCEN, and the MoU between the ESA and the Australian Federal Police about rescue responsibilities. Signal-7-5-August-2019-edDownload … [Read more...]
Strategic Bushfire Management Plan: UFU Submission
A copy of the UFU Submission concerning the 'Strategic Bushfire Management Plan: Version 4 Consultation Draft' in the ACT is available for downloading. UFU SBMP submission 03.07.2019Download … [Read more...]
Signal 7 of 9 July 2019 – Ainslie Station Dispute Breakthrough
The long running dispute concerning plans to renovate Ainslie fire station, which was back before the Fair Work Commission on 19 June 2019, is the main topic of this Signal 7. A copy of the Commission's statement of 9 July 2019 is included in this edition. The Fair Work Commission reports that in the course of the conciliation, "it became clear to the parties that the most … [Read more...]
UFU concerns about ESA website depiction of firefighters
Attached is a copy of an email sent to the Chief Minister ACT, Andrew Barr, raising concerns the UFU has about the revamped Emergency Services Agency website and its depiction of firefighters, in particular regarding the Real Time Reporting of Worker Activity. Email-to-Chief-Minister-re-ESA-website-and-reporting-of-data-5-June-2019Download … [Read more...]
Signal 7 of 12 June 2019 – A positive budget for firefighters
This edition of Signal 7 sees the UFU welcome some positive initiatives coming out of the 2019/20 ACT Budget, including a commitment to run two colleges of 18 firefighters in the financial year, and to allocate funds to City and Molonglo fire stations. A briefing note on the budget prepared by Emeritus Professor David Hayward, Professor of Social Economy and Public Policy … [Read more...]